State Land Agent 1 - Underfill
About The Position
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of State Lands, is recruiting a State Land Agent 1 underfill for a State Land Agent 2 position in its Carson City office. Under close supervision, the trainee performs State Land Agent duties while receiving training; work is assigned and reviewed for technical accuracy. Advancement to the journey level may occur after meeting minimum qualifications and with appointing-authority approval. The position supports real estate transactions involving State lands, including developing and issuing licenses, easements, permits, leases, and construction authorizations; acquiring and disposing of land and interests such as water, mineral, and development rights; and researching titles and other records. The agent gathers information, prepares reports and transaction documents, and reviews applicable state and federal laws. Transactions are conducted within statutory authority and established real estate principles, practices, and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, real estate, environmental or natural science, or a related field, and one year of technical or paraprofessional experience in public lands management, real estate, escrow and title, property leasing, management or development, easements, property appraisal, or a closely related field; OR high school graduation or equivalent and three years of such experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- General knowledge of technical and legal real estate terminology, including land acquisitions or exchanges, legal documents, property descriptions and maps, appraisal and escrow procedures, and property and title research.
- Ability to review and understand laws and regulations concerning real estate transactions and legal and title documents.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects; interpret real-property use proposals, legal descriptions, construction drawings, and site plans; and research and gather data for reports, legal documents, and correspondence.
- Ability to assess fair market value of real property, organize and maintain files and land records, conduct detailed historical-record research, and use mapping applications and tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff, state and federal agencies, and the general public.
Responsibilities
- Acquire land and interests in land through negotiation with property owners or government entities, or through condemnation; determine fair market value, negotiate terms, prepare closing and legal documents, arrange transfer of funds, and ensure executed documents are recorded.
- Manage unassigned State land, sovereign land, and land granted to the State by the federal government for the permanent school trust fund; seek the highest and best use, inspect parcels and activities, verify compensation, determine ownership boundaries and high-water marks, and report unauthorized encroachments.
- Solicit bids and proposals and negotiate and develop contracts for appraisal, title, escrow, survey, restoration, and engineering services; oversee implementation, resolve disputes and discrepancies, inspect completed work, and review it before final payment.
- Review proposals and construction plans for roads, structures, utility lines, and other projects on State land; coordinate with affected agencies, meet with contractors and design professionals, and conduct field inspections for compliance with approved plans and specifications.
- Review applications for permits and authorizations, including specifications and time frames, and ensure legal, environmental, and other issues are addressed before plans are approved.
- Prepare legal documents, memoranda, inspection and project reports; ensure appropriate processing and maintain records of applications and transactions, including entries in State land databases.
- Research titles and other subjects; gather and compile information into reports; respond to inquiries from property owners, attorneys, and others in person and in writing; and make oral presentations to legislative committees, agencies, groups, and property owners or their agents.
- Draft legislation concerning State land and review proposed legislation for its potential impact on State lands; draft and review regulations as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned and receive training in the duties described for the State Land Agent series.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
